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OriginalBirthCity: Greenville
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Parents: James Hays
Children: Julia and Martha (whom he raised alone after his 1st wife died); Naomi Hays Hinshaw (by 2nd marriage)
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OriginalNotes: Art & Artist of Indiana (Mary Q. Burnet), p. 72-74, 374: birth and death dates, lived in Indiana 1850-1882. Self-taught, painter of portraits, landscapes and still life. Came to IN in early 50s, lived for some time in the northern part of the state in villages of Wingate, Covington, Attica, where he painted portraits of the pioneers. Ardent abolitionist, did panorama of scenes from "Uncle Tom's Cabin." 1858 came to Indianapolis and for many years occupied studio in same bldg. with Jacob Cox. Formed partnership with a photographer under the firm name Hays & Runnion. In charge of painting at McLean's Female Seminary. Lived for a while in Cincinnati. Moved to Minneapolis for a change of climate. Had family of six.

Portraits & Painters of the Govs of Ind. 1800-1978, (IHS, 1978), p. 10-11, 1826-1914, Barton Stone Hays, Ohioan by birth, came to Indiana as youth settling in Montgomery Co, made likenesses of relatives and friends in Wingate, Covington, and Attica, frequently for his room and board. In 1869 painted portrait of William Henry Harrison.

Pioneer Painters of Indiana, Peat, p. 125: b. Greenville 1826...several members of family moved to Fountain & Montgomery cos around 1850 or 1851. His 1st wife was presumably from Greenville. His met 2nd wife on one of his sketching trips in SE Ohio, she was widow of Daniel Elliott. [In 1955, his daughter Naomi of Elmhurst, IL owned a number of his paintings, including a self portrait.]

Indiana Marriage Records: Barton S. Hays m. Ellen Houser, Montgomery Co., 10-28-1846

Cannelton Reporter (Cannelton, Indiana), April 25, 1862, p. 3
Mrs. Ellen Hays, the wife of Mr. Hays, the daguerreotypist, committed suicide at Indianapolis on Saturday last. She had been ill with typhoid fever, which left her partly deranged. She cut her throat with a razor. Printed her suicide note.

1869 Cincinnati and Indianapolis Junction Railway Official Directory, p. 145: b. S. Hays, portrait & landscape painter, Talbott & News Block, 3rd floor.

1882 Polks Indianapolis CD, p. 618: listed as artist, 10 Wrights blk.
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OriginalSource: Art and Artists of Indiana, p. 73: In 1858 Hays came to Indianapolis and for many years occupied studio in the same building with Jacob Cox. He formed partnership with a photographer under the firm name of Hays & Runnion. He continued painting portraits and in some instances painted enlarged photographs.

Portraits & Painters of the Govs of Ind. (IHS, 1978), p. 10 Time in Indpls. dates from 1858, at which time he formed Dag. firm with Runnion. Within few yrs. he acquired gd. reputation (as painter) working either from photographs or from life.

1858-59 Indianapolis City Directory, p. 88
Hays & Runnion, Capital Picture Gallery, 32 1/2 E. Washington, up stairs; B. S. Hays (H. & Runnion) res. 66 N. Illinois

1858-59 Hawes Ind. State Gaz, p. 408 
Hays & Runnion, ad p. 409: Hays & Runnion's Photographic Gallery, 32 1/2 E. Wash St., opp. Wright House, ambrotypes, melaneotypes & c., cheap or fine cases, large size photograph portraits painted in oil from living model or from dags of deceased persons. Have all apparatus & facilities for making sun pictures, Mr. Hays experienced portrait painter.

1859-60 Hawes Indianapolis Business Directory, G.W. Hawes, 1859, p. 74
Photographists: Hays & Runnion, 32 1/2  E. Washington (See card.)
Adv.: The Place for a Photograh of any size, painted in oil, is at Hayes & Runnion's Gallery of Art, 32 1/2 E. Washington St., Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, & C., Enlarged to Life-Size and finely Finished in Oil Colors.

Indianapolis Daily Journal, 11 June 1859, p. 3
 description of the works of art in the Hays & Runnion photograph gallery, included were photograph of Calvin Fletcher family, colored in oil; children of Col. Thomas A. Morris; Horace A. Fletcher; large and excellent likeness of James Blacke [sic]; Dr. J. M. Kitchen; Gov. Willard; Dr. P. H. Jameson and lady.

Indianapolis Daily Atlas, Aug. 24, 1859, p. 3
 Hays & Runnion have fine collection of Photographs of all sizes in their rooms on Washington St. Hays is a fine portrait painter himself, and the coloring and finishing of their Photographs are done in the very best style. The large likeness of Gen. Blake is splendid picutre, and there are many others in their rooms that will bear the closest scrutiny. There is no other establishment of the kind in the State, and their Photographs go to every part of Indiana. For cheapness and fidelity, their work is not surpassed.

Indianapolis Daily Journal, 24 Sept. 1859
 Hays & Runnion would have won 1st premium for best collection of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and sun pictures if "sun pictures" included photographs painted by hand.  Bailey and Spurgin were awarded the prize.

Indianapolis Daily Atlas, 31 Oct. 1859: ad
 For life size Photographs, In Oil Colors; also Ferrotypes, Melainotypes, & c. go to Hays & Runnion Gallery opposite Glenn's Block.

1860-61 Sutherland & McEvoys Indianapolis City Directory, p. 257
 Hays & Runnion, 32 1/2 E. Washington

1860-61 Hawes Ind. State Gaz. & Bus. Dir., p. 499 
Hays & Runnion, photograph & art gallery, opp Glenn's Blk, 32 1/2 E. Wash.

1861 Sutherland's Indianapolis City Directory, p. 282
 Daguerrean Artists, Hays & Runnion, 32 1/2 E. Washington

1861-62 Cullum & Sutherland Marion Co. Directory, p. 145
Hays & Runnion, 32 1/2 E. Wash.

1862 Dodd's Indianapolis City Directory, p. 245, 131 
Hays & Runnion, 32 1/2 E. Washington, B. S. Hays res. 132 N. Alabama

Indiana Daily State Sentinel, July 13, 1861, p. 3
 Hays & Runion [sic] have a full length portrait dull in oil of the hero of Fort Sumter on display.

Indiana Daily State Sentinel, Feb. 1, 1864, p. 4
We notice at the door leading to the rooms of Hays & Runnion's gallery s how case filled with spicimen pictures that seems to be a permanent fixture...These photographs, particularly the coloring, are greatly admired. As a painter Mr. Hays has no superior, and he seems to be improving all the time. Case made by Mr. B. M. Spicer, 20 Market St.

April 1, 1861, Photographs on Canvas: 
It is indisputable that the best photographs can be taken directly on canvas. The art has lately been improved by some new chemical application so as to make the canvas photographs the best in appearance, as they are certainly as regards durability. Mssrs. Hay & Runnion have been taking photographs in this way for some time. The Fine picture of Judge Hughes in the State Library, taken at their gallery and painted by Mr. Hays, is one of this kind. ...There have been some very recent improvements in the chemicals for preparing the canvas to be used in photographing which Messrs. Hays & Runnion are in possession of...32 1/2 E. Washington St.

Daily State Sentinel, 12 March 1862, p. 3
Portrait of the Late Hon. John L. Robinson -- We were shown at the rooms of Messrs. Runnion & Hays, photographists and artists of this city, executed by them a life size portrait, in oil, of the late Hon. John L. Robinson. The likeness was obtained from a daguerreotype, by photograph, and the coloring and expression of the features are from memory. The artists have succeeded admirably in giving a faithful representation of the marked features of one of the most distinguished men of Indiana, and whose early demise caused heartfelt sorrow among his numerous friends. . . The portrait, elegantly framed, is a present from the Hon. D. W. Voorhees to Mrs. Robinson . . . [article continues about friendship, family devotion, remembrances of loved ones, etc.]
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OriginalSource: 1863 (Dodd's) Indianapolis City Directory, p. 106, p. 34 B. S. Hayes, portrait painter, res. 20 W. St. Clair, ad opp. p. 16: Howard & Davies Photographers, Mr. B. S. Hayes the well-known artist has his studio connected with this Gallery, and gives their work the preference, thus enabling them to finish their Colored Work promptly and satisfactorily.

CDV: mentions B. S. Hayes, artist

Indianapolis Daily Journal, July 23, 1864, p. 1 by this date called "Davies & Merritt's Gallery" [see Davies & Merritt]
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OriginalSource: Daily Sentinel, Jan. 20, 1863, ad for Runnion's gallery, opp. Glenn's Block, 
"The painting department is still under the charge of Mr. Hays."

Jan. 30, 1863: ad for Runnion, 
"We beg to remind the public that Mr. Hays still paints for Runnion's gallery."

June 3, 1863: ad for Runnion's, 
Mr. Runnion is prepared to furnish colored photographs, painted in oil as heretofore, by Mr. B. F. Hays, who has been so long connected with this famous art gallery.
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OriginalSource: Indianapolis Daily Journal, July 19, 1864, p. 3 
A Card, I wish to say to my friends and the public, that as I have concluded to carry on business alone, free from all obligations to, or connection with, any Photograph Gallery, those wishing portraits from my hand would do well to call upon me instead of leaving their orders at a Photograph Gallery.  Come to my Studio and I will superintend your sitting for a negative, which will give me a much better chance to please you, in style, position, & C. than otherwise. Studio room: No. 6, over Hume, Lord & Co's Indianapolis. B. S. Hays.
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OriginalSource: Indianapolis Daily Journal, July 23, 1864, p. 1 ad 
Special Notice to all wishing their portraits painted on Canvas or Paper by Mr. B. S. Hays, Artist, either from Life of from any style of Picture, must call and leave their orders at Davies & Merritt's Gallery, [26 & 28 W. Washington St.] or at Mr. H.'s Studio, connected with the Gallery, in order to secure promptness and the best of work, because Mr. Hays paints at this Gallery only. This is the place to get Cartes de Visites and Photographs of all sizes and the best in the State. Nos. 26 & 28 W. Washington street [placed Apr. 26]

Indianapolis Daily Journal, July 19, 1864, p. 3 
A Card announcing that B. S. Hays has concluded to carry on business alone, free from all obligations to or connection with, any Photograph Gallery, those wishing portraits from my hand would do well to call upon me instead of leaving their orders at a Photograph Gallery.  Come to my Studio and I will superintend your sitting for a negative, which will give me a much better chance to please you, in style position, & c. than otherwise. Studio Room: No. 6, over Hume, Lord & Co's, Indianapolis, B. S. Hays
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OriginalSource: 1874 Swartz & Tedrowe's Indianapolis CD, p. 183 
B. S. Hays, artist, 7 Vinton Blk, res. 41 Madison Ave. [I'm not sure that his business is connected with photography in 1874]
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